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  • How Microwaves Transfer Plastic to Your Foods

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 10th 2024 11:32pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE When you cook your food in microwaveable plastics, toxic chemicals can migrate to your food Researchers from the University of Almería in Spain tested commercially available ready-to-cook potatoes inside microwavable plastic food containers compared to those cooked without plastic Significant migration of plastic chemicals occurred when the potatoes were microwaved in plastic A […]

  • The Steep Cost of Sleep Deprivation

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 10th 2024 11:31pm EDT

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Sleep deprivation has the same effect on your immune system as physical stress or illness and increases your risk of numerous chronic diseases, including obesity, insulin resistance, diabetes and Alzheimer’s Research confirms that sleep is an important factor in children’s risk for diabetes, and that children need far more sleep than adults. Even […]

  • Drug-Free Solutions for Migraine and Headache Relief – Interview with Suzy Cohen

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 10th 2024 10:26pm EDT

    2014 Interview Nutritional deficiencies can contribute to or cause a number of different health problems, including migraines. In this video, “America’s pharmacist” Suzy Cohen discusses drug-free solutions for migraine and headache relief, including nutritional supplements. Subscribe for FREE to the latest health news: https://bit.ly/3nuOvoP Website: https://bit.ly/3zhdkau Podcast: https://bit.ly/3zeWk4x Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctor.health/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmercola Twitter: https://twitter.com/mercola Telegram: […]

  • The Silent Epidemic of Excess Iron

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 9th 2024 10:33pm EST

    Download Interview Transcript | Download my FREE Podcast | Video Link STORY AT-A-GLANCE High iron is an under-recognized health threat. There’s a general lack of awareness in the medical community regarding the potential health risks associated with high iron levels A ferritin level above 100 typically means you’re either inflamed, have high iron, or both. […]

  • Concentration and Power in the Food System: Who Controls What We Eat?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 9th 2024 10:31pm EST

    Download Interview Transcript | Download my FREE Podcast | Video Link STORY AT-A-GLANCE The trend is for fewer but bigger firms increasing their power to control what we eat; at the time Howard wrote his book, four European firms controlled the global beer market; six firms controlled the global seed market; two firms controlled food […]

  • Understanding the Randle Cycle

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 8th 2024 10:33pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Some in the keto and carnivore space argue that eating fats and carbs together will result in weight gain because of the Randle cycle, which serves as a switch that only allows your body to burn either fats or glucose, one at a time, not both together The Randle cycle refers to an […]

  • Playing an Instrument, Singing May Help Preserve Brain Health

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 8th 2024 10:32pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Practicing music is linked to healthier cognitive aging and increased brain volume in areas that play a role in memory, executive function, emotion and language Research shows people who played a musical instrument had significantly better performance in working memory and executive function Singing was also associated with executive function, while musical ability […]

  • Child Prodigy Astounds Music World With Full-Length Opera Composition

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 8th 2024 10:31pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Alma Deutscher, a child musical prodigy, was able to name notes on the piano at age 2 and began playing piano and violin at the age of 3. Within a year of tutoring, she was playing Handel sonatas on the violin By the age of 4, Alma had begun composing her own melodies, […]

  • 79% of Americans Noticed Positive Changes After Using Health Tracking Technology

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 7th 2024 10:33pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Half of Americans are actively using health monitoring technology Among those using health tracking devices, 23% said it’s a tool to help them stay motivated and accountable to reach their daily activity goals As a result of fitness trackers, 79% said they’ve noticed positive physical and mental health changes, such as improved eating […]

  • Tai Chi Surpasses Aerobic Exercise for Lowering Blood Pressure

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 7th 2024 10:32pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Tai chi, a gentle form of exercise characterized by slow, flowing movements, may lower blood pressure better than aerobic activity Study participants performed four 60-minute sessions of either tai chi or aerobic exercise every week for 12 months Those in the tai chi group had a significantly greater reduction in systolic blood pressure […]

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  • How Often Should You Poop?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 7th 2024 10:31pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE How often you empty your bowels can be a good indication of how healthy you are and whether or not your body is running like the well-oiled machine it’s intended to be Ninety-eight percent of the participants in one study had a bowel movement frequency ranging from three times weekly to three times […]

  • The Silent Epidemic of Excess Iron – Interview with Christy Sutton, D.C.

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 7th 2024 8:17pm EST

    In this interview, Christy Sutton, D.C., reviews the dangers of excessive iron. While most doctors look for iron deficiency, few ever pay attention to elevated iron. Sutton is the author of two books, “Genetic Testing: Defining Your Path to a Personalized Health Plan: An Integrative Approach to Optimize Health,” and “The Iron Curse, Is Your […]

  • What Do L-Carnitine Supplements Really Do?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 6th 2024 10:33pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Your body needs carnitine for energy production; it helps transport long-chain fatty acids into your mitochondria where they’re oxidized and turned into energy in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) Acetyl-L-carnitine has many beneficial effects on brain metabolism, protects against neurotoxic insults and has been shown to benefit certain forms of depression Carnitine […]

  • What’s the Most Germ-Ridden Object in Your Kitchen? It’s Not the Sponge

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 6th 2024 10:32pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Out of the estimated 48 million cases of foodborne illness that occur every year in the U.S., up to 20% may be linked to food prepared at home In a study commissioned by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service, about 48% of the spice containers were contaminated Cutting boards […]

  • Guidelines Call for Introduction of Peanuts During Infancy to Reduce Risk of Allergy

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 6th 2024 10:31pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Research suggests exposing children to peanuts early on can help reduce their risk of developing an allergy, while strict avoidance actually heightens the risk. Early exposure to peanuts may cut the risk of allergy by 80% or more Guidelines recommend introducing pureed food or finger food that contains peanut powder or peanut extract […]

  • Some of the Best Vegetables to Grow in Times of Crisis

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 5th 2024 10:33pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE During times of crisis, staple foods and plants you know will grow well are ideal; it’s not the time to be trying out experimental varieties Choose vegetables that can be canned, fermented or pickled so you can eat them at your leisure, or those that can be stored for months without the need […]

  • The World’s Happiest People Share These 15 Things in Common

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 5th 2024 10:32pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Americans’ satisfaction with their personal lives reached a near-record low in 2024, with just 47% expressing high satisfaction Journalist Dan Buettner spoke with Dan Witters, research director of the Gallup National Health and Well-Being Index, who revealed 15 interconnected elements that often signify authentic happiness These “cowbell metrics” often occur synergistically and, when […]

  • Can Magnesium Relieve Your Tinnitus?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 5th 2024 10:31pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Nearly 15% of the U.S. suffers from tinnitus — the perception of sound when no external sound is present, as a result of exposure to loud noises, medications, infection or disease Although not curable, there are treatments that may reduce the severity of symptoms, including supplementation with magnesium, zinc or ginkgo biloba Preventive […]

  • Media Twists Findings of Study Linking High Serotonin to Dementia

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 4th 2024 10:33pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Serotonin, often misconstrued as the “happy hormone,” acts as an antimetabolite, hindering energy production in your mitochondria, which can result in fatigue, slowed metabolism and weight gain Mainstream media, influenced by pharmaceutical interests, distorts research findings to perpetuate the narrative of serotonin as the “happy hormone.” This is exemplified by recent misreporting on […]

  • What Are the Effects of Vitamins D3 and K2 on Coronary Artery Disease?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 4th 2024 10:32pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Vitamin K2 and vitamin D may reduce the development of coronary artery calcification (CAC), a buildup of calcium in your coronary arteries that’s a strong indicator of coronary artery disease Among high-risk patients, those supplementing with vitamins K and D had fewer safety events, including heart attack, procedures and all-cause mortality, compared to […]

  • Is Most Back Pain Caused by Repressed Emotions?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 4th 2024 10:31pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Worldwide, 1 in 10 people suffers from lower back pain and it’s the No. 1 cause of job disability. In the U.S., $90 billion is spent on back pain each year Few people want to be told that their pain is psychological or emotional in origin, but there’s quite a bit of evidence […]

  • Concentration and Power in the Food System: Who Controls What We Eat? – Interview with Philip Howard

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 4th 2024 7:52pm EST

    2017 Interview Most of us have little to no idea how behind-the-scenes forces control the food we buy, and the depth of the corruption involved. Philip Howard, Ph.D., author of “Concentration and Power in the Food System: Who Controls What We Eat?,” studies food system changes, with an emphasis on visualizing these trends. The trend […]

  • Genetically Modified Ingredients in Most US Cheeses

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 3rd 2024 10:33pm EST

    By: Ashley Armstrong STORY AT-A-GLANCE Traditionally, cheese was made with just four ingredients: milk, salt, starter culture and animal rennet Rennet is used as a clotting agent to curdle the milk into cheese, separating the liquid parts of milk from the solids. It’s an essential part of the cheese making process Today, there are four […]

  • A New Discovery on What’s Causing Itchiness

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 3rd 2024 10:32pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Research led by Harvard Medical School scientists discovered that Staphylococcus aureus associated with itchy skin diseases activates sensory neurons that drive the perception of itch, which until now was believed to be driven by inflammation in the skin Eczema is not technically an autoimmune disease, but it is strongly associated with the development […]

  • What Are the Health Benefits of Aronia (Chokeberries)?

    Dr. Joseph Mercola DO - Mar 3rd 2024 10:31pm EST

    STORY AT-A-GLANCE Native to North America, aronia berries had a long history of helping to keep Native American tribes alive for centuries due to the berries’ abundance and powerful nutritional properties Fiber is one of their greatest contributions to health because it helps slough old food particles from your colon as they move through, effectively […]